02-10-1975 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TFIE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 101 1975.
�fhe regular meeting of the City Council called to order at 7:30 P.M., in -the West Covina Council Chambers by Mayor Chester Shearer. The
Pledge of Alle,;,ance was led by Councilman Herb Tice; the invocation
was given by the Reverend Lawrence F. Cole of.the Community
Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Shearer; Councilmen: Browne, Miller,
Chappell, Tice
Others Present: George Aiassa, City Manager
George Wakefield, City Attorney
Lela Preston, City Clerk
George Zimmerman, Public Service Director
Leonard Eliot, Controller
Michael Miller, Planning Director
John Lippitt, City Engineer
Janet Williams, Administrative Analyst
Mark Volmert - Redevelopment Staff
Ramon Diaz, Ass't. Planning Director
Eric Cohen, Staff Reporter - Sentinel
Mark Landsbaum, Staff Reporter -- S. G. V. D. T.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Councilman Chappell, :seconded by
Councilman Broc.Tne to approve minutes of the
Januart, l�, 1975 and Januar,� 27, 2975,
z
minutes. Councilman Tice requested corrections
in the January 13th minutes as follows: Page 10, last paragraph should
read "Arthur Sanborn" and on Page 23, second paragraph, the dates of the
SCAG Spring General Assembly should read "February 25, 26 and 27, 1975."
Minutes approved as corrected.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Shearer explained the procedure of -the
Consent Calendar items and asked if there were
any comments on any of the following items:
a) Republic Development Request for de -annexation of.a parcel
Co., and American Baptist of property within the City of West
Seminary of the West Covina for annexation to the City of
Covina. (Refer to Staff)
b) Walnut Valley Water
District
c) Mr. and Mrs. John T.
Fortish
2759 Brookfield Place
West Covina
• c�:) Bainbridge Swim Club of
West Covina
Notice of Proposed Rate Increase.
(Receive and file)
Re certain trees planted on city pro-
perty adjacent to theirs. ( Refer to
Staff)
Dr. Alfred M. Stern, - re cancellation
by the Recreation and Parks Department
of scheduled Invitational Meet at
Edgewood Pool on May 101 1975. (Refer
to Staff)
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e) Covina Irrigating Co.,
f) Caesar L. Cruz
2825 Greenleaf Drive
West Covina
g) West Covina Chamber of
Commerce
h) West Covina Chamber of
Commerce
i) West Covina Chamber of
Commerce
j) West Covina Chamber of
Commerce
k) Cathron Miller
731 N. Azusa Avenue
Apt. 21 - West Covina
1) Shriners Hospitals for
.. Crippled Children
m) Easter Seal Society for
Crippled Children and
Adults of Los Angeles
County
2. PLANNING COMMISSION
Summary of Action
ARB - Slight Modification
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Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Saturday, February 151 1975, at 9 A.M.,
for the purpose of electing Directors/
and/or transacting any other business.
(Authorize City Manager or Alternate to
attend)
Re small piece of land adjacent to
Lot 22, Tract 25.515 which he is buying
and concerned about the maintenance being
a problem and if he could acquire same.
(Refer to Staff)
Re request for a directional sign for
Garvey Avenue at Norma and Azusa Avenues
as well as.Norma Avenue and Citrus.
Street. (Refer to Traffic Committee)
Re Sister City Foundation and requesting
a meeting with Council representatives
to discuss City's position and plans for
this program. (Louncii)
Re ticketing of trucks whose drivers are
overnight guests at Holiday Inn,
E1 Dorado Motor Hotel and Stan Marr Motel.
(Refer to Police Department)
Re recommended changes in RTD routes 170
and 133. (Refer -to Traffic Committee
and C.B.D.)
Re recent article on Crime and recommend-
ing hiring more policemen. (Refer to
Staff)—
Re 33 shares of Covina Irrigating
Company stock. (Refer to City Manager's
Agenda Item #G-5.)
Request permission to conduct.furd rais-
ing drive from February 24 through
April 301 1975. (Approved in prior
years. Recommend approval)
February 51 1975. (Accept and file)
Dr. Donald F. Courts (Accept and file)
3. RECREATION & PARKS COMM.
Summary of Action January 28, 1975. (Accept and file)
February 31 1975. ( Adj. Mtg.)
(Accept and file and refer to City
Manager's Agenda Item No. G-4 for
ACTION ITEM)
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4. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Summary of Action January.23, 1975. (Accept and file
and refer to City Manager's Agenda
Item No. G-9 and Mayor's Agenda Item
No. J-lb.for ACTION ITEMS)
5. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Minutes
6. ABC APPLICATIONS:
a) Matilda J. Giner
1375 W. Camino Del Sur
San Dimas
b) Emil E. and Paula K.
Manzetti
1138 S. Glenn Alan Ave.,
West Covina
January 21, 1975. (Receive and file)
(Refer to City Attorney's agenda
Item No. E-2 for action item from
1/28/75 meeting)
Chief of Police recommends NO PROTEST.
dba GIGI'S RESTAURANT
2646 E.•Garvey Avenue
dba MANZETTI'S GOURMET DELI
& WINE SHOPPE
835 S. Glendora Avenue
7. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES FILED WITH CITY CLERK:
Cochran, Atkins & Evans On behalf of Gwendolyn Y. Simon and
Attorneys at Law three minor children resulting from
traffic accident 11/16/74 involving
Police Unit at Sunset and Cameron Avenues.
(Deny and refer to City attorney and.
Insurance Carrier)
A Mrs. Grace Cox of West Covina requested Item 2a be withheld for further
discussion; Councilman. Tice requested Items I-d,and g be withheld for
further discussion; Mayor Shearer requested Item I-i be withheld.
Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by Councilman Browne, that Consent
Calendar items be approved with the exception of Items 2-a, Items I-d, g,
and i. Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM I-d Councilman Tice asked if staff had looked into
Dr. Stern's concern re the Bainbridge Swim Club
invitational meet cancellation and Mayor Shearer stated
Council received a full report, just prior to the start
of tonight's meeting, which covered this particular item.
ITEM I-g Councilman Tice said he thought this item regarding the
directional signs was still under discussion by staff;
Mr. Zimmerman, Public Service Director, stated the
request for a directional sign at Garvey Avenue at Norma and Azusa
•Avenues has been taken care of and the new signs were put up sometime
ago but the one at Norma and Citrus is still pending before the Traffic
Committee.
ITEM I-i Mayor Shearer said his reason for witholding this item
is because he questioned the staff recommendation of
referring it to the Police Department. He felt this
should not be studied by the police because the police are sworn by
their very job to upholding the laws and ordinances of the Citv and as
the City has an ordinance directing them to issue traffic citations in
such situations by just referring the matter to the Police Department it
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isn't going .to accomplish anything. Mayor Shearer felt this item should
be referred to the Traffic Committee. Mr. Aiassa said the reason it was
referred to the Police Department is because they would review it in de-
tail and then confer with the Traffic Committee. Mayor Shearer pointed
out that the Chief of Police is also a member of the Traffic Committee.
.Motion by Mayor Shearer that Item I-i be referred to.the Traffic Com-
mittee; seconded by Councilman Chappell and carried.
Motion by Councilman
Tice that
Item I-d be
referred to Staff, and Item
I-g be referred to the Traffic
Committee;
seconded by Councilman Browne
and carried.
ITEM 2-a (I)
Mayor
Shearer:
Mrs.
Cox has requested this
PRECISE PLAN NO. 667
item
be withdrawn from the
Consent
Calendar
- Mrs.
Cox, will you state
your
reason for
asking
that this be withdrawn?
Mrs. Grace Cox I live near the corner of Cameron and Glendora
West Covina and I know they waht to build a DMV office
there. (Stated several of the neighbors wanted
to attend tonight but because of illness and baby-sitting problems were
unable to do so and she was also speaking for them) The corner is
already loaded with traffic, we have accidents happening there all the
time. I was in talking with Mr. Miller about this and the day after we
discussed it there was another accident at the corner. We realize that
even though the streets are wide enough to handle extra traffic that
doesn't necessarily mean the area can support the extra traffic involved
with the building of an office building and the additional traffic this
one will generate. We live on the only north/south corridor open all the
way through West Covina and the emergency vehicles use it heavily and we
have seen quite a few accidents involving emergency vehicles. I have
checked with a lot of my neighbors and none of them are in favor of
having the DMV there because of the extra traffic it will generate. We
are a residential area and we would like to keep it that way.
Mayor Shearer: Thank you. I might say that I checked on this
matter this afternoon with the Planning
Director and the problem is somewhat complicat-
ed. Incidentally, this is not the Department of Transportation that is
involved so I can discuss it. I noticed the property is zoned R-A
which was the reason for my discussing it with the .Planning Director,
but by State Law the state is not bound by local zoning ordinances.
The State and the Federal Government can disregard if they so choose
and put in anything even if it is in conflict with the zoning
ordinances. So the avenues the Council has open are two. One - review
the Precise Plan and attempt to persuade the particular State Depart-
ment to construct the facility in accordance with aesthetics or whatever
else we may have ; or for the Council to discuss and if we decide this
is something we prefer not to have in the City to request them to re-
consider their decision and then leave it up to them. We cannot say to
the Department of Motor Vehicles - if it comes to push and shove "you
cannot build", because they can build wherever they please.
Councilman Tice: Mayor - they more or less submit their plans
as a courtesy?
• Mayor Shearer: Most state agencies try to work cooperatively
with the local agency to gain a reasonable
concurrence even though it is not required
by law. So this matter has been reviewed by the Planning Commission
and the Precise Plan is recommended for approval. Under the law the
only thing we can do if wecmre to is gall the matter up and review
the Precise Plan and attempt to persuade or influence - if that is the
desire of the Council.
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Councilman Browne: Mr. Mayor, I think there are other aspects
involved here - we might ask Mr. Miller if
the State already owns the property - which
makes it somewhat binding on them.
Mr. Miller: To the best of my knowledge the State has
acquired the property and has already given
notice to the tenants to vacate within the
next.30 days.
Councilman Browne: Under this situation I can see no reason for
Council calling up the matter other than to
implore them to construct the building
aesthetically and mention the complaints received from the community.
Councilman Miller: For my own information, is the corner of
Merced and Glendora too small for considera-
tion - had they considered that?
Mr. Zimmerman: Mr. Mayor - if I may answer that? There were
about four locations that were placed before
the State and they chose this site as being
the one. The site at Merced and Glendora was not one of them - I
presume it did not meet their criteria for size because we showed them
all available sites that met their criteria.
(Mr. Aiassa pointed out this building in West Covina has been under
consideration for about 241 years and the location in proximity to
the other cities that this office will serve was a consideration_.)
Mayor Shearer: It is easy to point the finger and say "it is
cut of cur hands" which is true, but I am
going to comment 'that I feel this is probably
the best use we could get there. If the State would not propose to
build this type of facility I think we are ;ridding ourselves if we
think we could get someone to come in and build single family residences
across from a gas station and Long's. It would have to be something
going in there that would generate traffic. I personally favor this
facility at that location as probably the best from a practical stand-
point that we could expect to get.
(Councilman Browne pointed out this was a five day a week office and
closed on Saturday and Sunday and probably most residents would be at
work at the time this office was open. Councilman Chappell stated
that this City did a little bit more in trying to keep this building
in the eity of West Covina because it brings in revenue. At one time
there was a plan to move it from Nest Covina and it was encouraged to
remain here. Councilman Chappell said the streets there are adequate
for transportation and for the increased traffic; felt Council would
be remiss if it did anything to disturb the fact that this facility is
coming to West Covina - it is a plus on the overall picture.)
Motion by Counciiman Chappell to approve Precise Plan No. 667 as
recommended by the Planning Commission; seconded by Councilman Browne
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOE; S : None
ABSENT: ,jone
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GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS
AWARD OF BIDS
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PROJECT NO. 149-7504 LOCATION: Cortez Park. Citrus and Cortez
Streets.
Bids received in the Office o
f
10:00 A.M., on
opened and read:
$:341551.87
37, 405. 56
37, 823.01
38,327.00
38, 604. 71
38,734.46
380841.00
40,989.25
41,436.08
42, 034.00
43, 020. 94
43, 106. 30
43, 313. 20
44,128.80
s 44,586.04
44,626.85
45, 792. 30
47,412.46
54,088.00
Motion by Councilman Chappell to approve transfer of $144.00 -from
Account No. 853-21 to project account and to award the low contract
bid to Collins Construction Company -of Woodland Hills in the amount
of $34, 551.87, and further to author-ize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the Contract Agreement. Seconded by Councilman. Browne and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC WORKS
LIGHTING ASSESSMENT LOCATION: Citywide.
DISTRICT NO. 71-76 Council reviewed Engineer's report regard-
ing increased assessment rate.
(Councilman Tice expresssed concern noting the increase from 1969/70
period to 1975/76 is projected at an amount double; JOhn Lippitt,
City Engineer gave a detailed explanation as to why the costs are at
a projected 52/ increase. Mayor Shearer asked what the alternatives
are and Mr. Lippitt said "remove .a certain amount of lights".
Council did not want to do this, nor turn the lights off at midnight
which would cause a small savings. MR. Lippitt explained what has
been done to date to reduce cost, such as installing a more efficient
light and reducing the lighting in the residential areas by the use of
the new type light.)
Motion by Councilman Browne to approve the rate increase for
*Lighting Assessment District No. 71-76 of approximately 24 per cent;
seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5014 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE LEVYING OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE
FIFTH YEAR(OF THE FIVE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING
JLTL :� i 19'" 1`TTD l; T�T1TTTI` TT T_V 30 1976)
PURSUANT TO PROCEEDINGS UNDER RESOLUTION OF
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INTENTION NO. 4.389; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK
OF SAID CITY TO TRANSMIT DIAGRAM AND ASSESS-
MENTS TO THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND
EkPOWERING SAID TAX COLLECTOR TO MAKE
COLLECTIONS OF SAID ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID
FIFTH YEAR."
Motion by Councilman Browne to waive full reading of said resolution;
seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Browne to adopt said resolution; seconded by
Councilman Miller and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:. Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: NOne
ABSENT: None
GARVEY AVENUE STREET LOCATION: North side between the east and
NAME CHANGE west City limits.
SET HEARING DATE Council reviewed Engineer's report. Set
.date on hearing on proposed name change of
Garvey Avenue to NOrthsi_de Drive between the
westerly city limits and Citrus STreet and
from Barranca Street to the eastern City
limits; and to Eastland Center DRive between
Citrus Street and Barranca Street, .for Monday
March 10, 1975 at 8:00 P.M.
Motion by Councilman Tice, seconded by Councilman Chappell to conduct a
hearing on the proposed name change of Garvey Avenue to Northside Drive
between the westerly city limit and Citrus Street, and from Barranca
Avenue to the easterly city limit, and Eastland Center Drive between
Citrus Street and Barranca Avenue, and that the hearing be set for the
Council meeting of March 101 1975.
(Mayor Shearer asked where this request originated and At. Aiassa
said from the Chamber of Commerce and Council referred it to the
Traffic Committee.)
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor - it seems to me the survey of
questionnaires taken a simple majority of the
business people directly affected by the
name change to Northside Drive said "no" to it at this particular time,
and I can see why from a financial standpoint. I am not altogether
against the name change but when the majority of the people affected
say "no". I would concur with them. So I see no reason for another
public hearing at this time.
(Councilman Tice pointed out if you took the consensus of all that
would give a slight edge for the change and Councilman Miller said
there are two different name changes involved and he was tackling
the one of the Northside Drive at this point.)
MAyor Shearer: I somewhat share Councilman Miller's point.
We went through this same .request and
same public hearing andheard the same
• people that I am sure will be out Mere again. A doctor in particu-
lar that testified quite well saying that there was no need to
change the name, and now we have the same matter before us again.
Obviously there are people that want the change. I am perfectly
willing to have another -hearing on the matter, we do have three new
members on Council now, so if we want to set a hearing I am willing
to go through it.
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Councilman Chappell: Mr. Mayor - I think the Chamber of Commerce
felt.the shopping center is in the process
of completion and they want to establish'a
continuity there so the people can get around. I have heard it
before and I am willing to go through it again. There might be some
,change of opinion at this time if it is properly presented by those
in favor. There was at the time we heard it before, people talking
about the cost of changing over, etc., they had recommendations
for allowing you to using up all your stationery and things of that
sort in a five year period - I am willing to hear it one more time
and see if we can g--t a consensus of agreement from those concerned.
Motion carried.
HEARINGS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Proposed Environmental Quality Element of
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL the General Plan of the City of West Covina
PLAN — CITY INITIATED setting forth policies and programs for
Open Space, Conservation, Scenic Highways
and Recreation. Recommended by Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2565. Held over
from January 1975 to this date with Hearing
held open.
THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.TNIERE BEING
NO FURTHER PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR OR AGAINST PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION.
Mayor Shearer: As a result of some input from Council to
staff we now have a report covering the
suggested modifications. Are there any
additions or modifications --proposed at this time?
Motion by Councilman Tice to approve the Environmental. Quality
Element as presented;. seconded by Councilman Chappell.
Mayor Shearer: I have a comment. I still have three items
that I would like to put out for Council
consideration. (The Mayor referred to
Page 88 of the complete report, saying he was confused as to the
intent of the section referring to grading of lands, hillsides, over
a particular degree.of slope. Read from the report and asked if it
is still the intent that there be no grading on these lots? Also
asked for an explanationon the half acre lots where sewer and water
would have anything to do with the grading?)
Mr. Miller: Mr. Mayor, the paragraph is a suggestion,
it is not a recommendation. It says "....
the City Hillside Ordinance might adopt,
etc." (Explainedin further detail) There is no action required on
this - this is just a suggestion.
Mayor Shearer: This is not a policy statement - is that -
correct? (Mr. Miller answered: correct.)
If it is not a policy statement then I
will buy that. On Page 105 of the full report there is a statement
in the present proposal referring to the City having a special park
maintenance tax of 7 to 10G for the 15 year period. (Read from
report) I would make this as a motion, to rewrite this as follows:
"....the City should have a special park maintenance tax sufficient
to maintain all park facilities." I think this is better than
spelling out the tax for a 15 year period. The second item I
would ')like' to see changed is on next to the last page of the report
we received tonight. Page 92, second paragraph. I would move that
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this sentence be omitted from the report: "It is recommended further
that the City encourage the consolidation of the various water com=
panies to achieve greater efficiency."
• Councilman Tice seconded the two amendments.
Mayor Shearer: I would like to state my reason. I think we
recognize the question of water service has been
long a problem and an item for discussion going back
over many many years, and to make a statement in an Element of our
General Plan that it is the policy of the City to consolidate water
companies to me is the second step towards eventually the City
attempting to go completely city owned.water and I, at this time, am
not ready to even start to t & e that second step. That is the basis
for my requesting that sentence be deleted. (Council indicated
concurrence)
Amendments voted on: Motion carried, all in favor.
Original motion as amended, carried.
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT RE Draft Application for Federal Funds under
ACT OF 1974 (TITLE I) the Housing and Community Development Act of
BLOCK GRANTS 197,-� (Title I), and
Draft Environmental Impact Report as part
of the application.
Gus Salazar Mr. Mayor and members of Council, on
Redevelopment Co-ordina.tor No%ember 25 the Council requested
that staff begin work on the prepara-
tion of an application required to receive community development funds.
At the same. time an Advisory Committee was appointed to assist staff
in establishing specifics and assessing community development needs
as well as recommending programs and projects for funding with these
federal funds. Staff has prepared a slice presentation which we would
like to present at this time.
(Slides shown and explained in detail as to needs: Housing, 134
rental units subsidized for elderly people; 296 rental units sub-
sidized for non -elderly; total substandard housing estimated at
377 units as defined by HUD. Public Facility NEeds: A community
center at Palm View PArk; Cortez Recreation Center rehabilitated;
A child care facility at Cortez School; Juvenile uiversion programs
of various types; playground equipment for handicapped children,
specifically at the Sunset School facility; Community development
Planning/Management System needed. Saort term and 3.ong range
objectives enumerated. Proposed first year program covers federal
funding of $188,000.)
The first year is the lowest amount of
money and in most cities the first year is a planning year. We. are
undertaking some activities but most will be in the range of in-
creasing our capabilities in future development.
Mayor Shearer: Mr. Salazar, will you comment arie:=1y for
the benefit of the Council, cn what.- has
to be done between now and April 15th.
Mr. Salazar:.'The application has to be submitted to
what they call a A95 revi-ew, SCAG under-
takes this review and they have to have
the application by March 1. They will review our application,
comment on it and we get it back, then it has to be'submitted by
April 1.5Lh to HNUD. and from that time to July 1 HUD can review the
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application. If we haven't heard from HUD by July 1 we are automati-
cally -entitled to the money. We had to have two public hearings and
the last one is the hearing on.February 24th, which gives us four days
to get it over to SCAG.
*Mayor Shearer: One further question with regard to the
first, second and third year - what is still
left for further consideration - I am sure
further hearings of this type are needed?
Mr. Salazar: Prior to next year's application we have to
go through the same process in preparing an
application for next year's program and at
that time we hope the Citizen Participation Program will be implemented.
If the Palm View Recreation Center becomes an adopted project we will
have to then set aside funds to construct it. Again - second year pro-
grams other than those started in the first year are open.
Mayor Shearer: So what is submitted as possibilities for the
second and third years can be revised?
Mr. Salazar: Yes, as can the first year. Say if halfway
through the first year the Home Improvement
loan isn't being utilized we can then use
some of that money for another program. We can also take the money
that is not spent this year if there is some left at the end of the
year and use it next year. (Explained the limitations on the use of
the funds)
THIS IS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 (Title I) Block Grants.
William McGee I am here to represent the neighborhood in
919 Bainbridge which I Live. After having a constant
West Covina review of the Community Development Act we
came up with several suggestions that we
would like to present to you and would like to have set as priorities.
WE would like to have a Neighborhood Center because we do have crime
problems developing in the City of West Covina, so we need Neighborhood
Centers for that so we can meet with the people in the neighborhood to
discuss crime prevention, etc. I noted that you mentioned a spot
located north of the freeway as the one for a Community Center and I
can't quite place the location, but we feel what is needed is
Neighborhood Centers and then recreation staff to be organized that
can be located in the Neighborhood Centers; and thirdly - Senior
Citizen homes. It was also suggested to have social programs to
prevent blight and counselling programs on housing and rehabilitation.
Thank you.
Billy Taylor I represent a group of concerned citizens
320 S. Citrus south of the freeway. As a result of
West Covina several meetings we developed a group of
concerns and needs: 1 -- interim Neighbor-
hood Centers and for this we could use some of the existing facilities
that are centrally located. Further needs: Youth Family Services,
• Hot Line, Substance Abuse, Youth Job Referral & Training, Child Care
Programs; Senior Citizen Housing (low cost), Recreation Facility (ones
now in existence not adequate for needs), Hire Local Youth Director,
Hire PArk & recreation department assistance to help with the pro-
grams, Waive cost for recreation program participation, Planning
needed for the development of goals, objectives, evaluation of pro-
grams, and social programs related to elements of bligbt.
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PAGE ELEVEN
2/10/75
Dorothy Davis
1019 Gaybar
West Covina
President
S.G.V. - NAACP
The San Gabriel Valley NAACP strongly feels
that the following proposal submitted is the
kind of service we can provide and is urgent-
ly needed by the community as soon.as possible.
There are many youths in our community whose
needs have undoubtedly gone neglected and ignored far too long. The
San Gabriel Valley NAACP has the capacity to reach, relate and outline
a successful program for these young people. We firmly believe that
through our efforts positive action can be taken to prevent these
young people from becoming frustrated to the point of to solve their problems and panel their energies to other meaningful
outlets.
We are therefore asking the city fathers of
West Covina for a share of the community development act funds that
the city will be applying for.in February.1975. The complete program
originally planned for is under revision at this time, however, we
can estimate a budget to perform these services for the sum of $401000
which is a very conservative estimate taking into consideration the
projects for achieving overall success for this program. When the
program is revised it will contain a detailed budget analysis.
The sum requested is small indeed compared
to the achievements of our program which is designed to make the
.community a place where there is hope and help for our youth, also a
community where all the citizens can take pride in knowing they have
helped to give their young people a much needed start toward a long
and productive life. A start in which emphasis is placed on values
we all hold true, such as good citizenship, respect for home, respect
for the rights and property of others, spiritual guidance and love of
our country. We regret the brevity of this submission, but the
limitation of time has prevented a more detailed proposal. Thank you.
Lollie Bergman I Am representing two viewpoints. One from
426 Leaf Avenue parents at Cortez School asking me to speak
West Covina for them concerning the workshop at Cortez
and because of small children could not be
present tonight and then my own -viewpoint.
The yellow sheet that summarizes the
Community Development Plan, I would like to call attention to the fact
that the 3, 4, 51, 6 and 7 items total $1171000, which in fact is a good
sum out of the total entitlement and which you can see is just getting
ready to spend some money. It would seem that some of these allotments
that certainly the same amount could be used to accomplish a bit more
than the planning phase. Naturally $10,000 for preliminary plans does
not go far if paid to an architectural firm that charges high fees.
However" we might be able to get more for our money if the same amount
could be alloted to a nearby college giving the architectural students
an opportunity to develop something for the city. A housing survey -
would it take $15,000 to mail every home in the city a review of what
those conditions are and have that returned? Probably it would be
just as effective as one individual going around using his eyes.
Planning/Management Development - $43,000 to develop community re-
sources to turn around and establish a citizens paaticipation program
seems to be defeating .the .purpose. If we want citizens to volunteer
and then to put up what we know they do have in very adequate re-
sources, certainly $43,000 could be spent better to actually put some
of these program into effect and use the volunteers. Contingencies,
I believe was slated to be the social programs portion.. At the
Cortez workshop peoples' concerns were the ones I have been outlining,
that in their experience on government programs whether they be local,
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federal or in anyway subsidized most of the money went for
administration and very little was realized by the citizen.
Administration for $32,000 - obviouslythat is the group that is
going to answer the telephone and things of that nature, and it
happens they -had a receptive ear because to my knowledge telephone
,calls had been returned, etc., so that alone could be for handling
of administration for the total program.
A question on the Home Improvement Loan
program - if some loaning agency is providing loans at a lower per-
centage then where does the cost come from? Does that mean.this
program would then additionally pay the interest difference between
3% and an 8%?
Of the sources for receiving information,
I notices Mr. Salazar gave an entire list - two public workshops
were mentioned and from his information the workshop at Cortez
School was the best attended with most of the people responding.
The other data that was used were that of opirnbns, statistical data,
documents, and in consequence it would be logical that it would come
up with the recreation center north of the freeway because this has
been what has been said in West Covina for a long time every time a
group gets together but never has there been any basis study -
just peoples' feelings coming out because they do not know of
anything else to speak about. If someone were to bring up some
creative new use of a way to effect more people in the way of
recreation - possibly one totally developed center. W6 certainly .
can't be any different in nature or size of recreation needs than
the City of Pomona, which has one well developed area and all the
people of the city goes there - and it happens.in Baldwin'Park and
in Covina - why should West Covina have to have something in every
little corner?
.(Mayor shearer explained the rates with
regard to home loans.) _
i
James Ostader When dealing with HUD they will setup
,Walnut Creek Parkway basically what they are going .to give you
and what you are going to spend. The lady
that just spoke was suggesting we spend money in different directions
due to the 'fact she felt this was too much to spend in the directions
mentioned, so this should be explained to the people. When you are
getting HUD money they more or less decide where the money is to go
and how much. The city does have something to say about it, but
basically this is a broken down percentage program which may not
specifically fit the City of West Covina but it fits the general pro-
gram of HUD and we cannot tailor make a program for the eity of West
Covina, I think it is a very good program and we should take
advantage of it and get all the federal money .in here to develop the
city that we can. We ,have a former city councilman now in the House
of Representatives that could work with us on this program, this is a
very good program and we should take advantage of all the opportuyii-
ties we have.
Joanne Wilner I.would like to express to the Council that
Chairman I believe our committee would go along with
Community Development' the proposal submitted by staff for the
Advisory Committee in which the reduction of funds should
take place; namely, , the Planning/
Management area, Also to clarify a bit, part of that expense is
the planning and filing of the application itself - some $19,000
just to prepare the application.
We did consider and did take into considera-
tion all the input that had come from the citizens at the Cortez hear-
t
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ing and other places, and found that it was extremely difficult to get
much of a start into any of the social programs because of the
government requirement to meet other data input for,the rest of our
programs, when we will have larger sums to allocate. We do hope to
have social programs, both in the child care center_ and also in the
,juvenile diversions,and even more neighborhood activities,.but we
are also limited, as you know, we cannot spent funds just to pay
employees and I am not sure all citizens are aware of that fact. If
anyone has any questions they can ask me or any of my committee
members. (Committee members present introduced)
Billy Taylor I was under the impression that this pro-
gram does require minority participation
and from what I gathered 'here tonight we
are not getting enough of that. If necessary, the citizens I am
working with, we can prepare a proposal stating what our definite
objectives are. There evidently are not enough minorityi`:people on
the committee and I don't think our needs are coming out the way
they should. The problems you have in predominantly black areas are
different than those you will have in white areas - so I think more
blacks should be on the advisory committee.
PUBLIC HEARING PORTION DISCONTINUED AT 9:08 p.m. FOR THIS EVENING.
MAYOR CALLED A RECESS AT 9:08 p.m. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:37 P.M.
Motion by Councilman Tice to continue the public hearing to
February 241 1975 at 8 P.M.; seconded by Councilman Chappell and
carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chuck Bahn I have a brief statement I would like to
President read to Council this evening, if I may.
W.C. Firemens'Assoc. Mr. Mayor and members of Council, I am
here tonight on behalf of the West Covina
Firemens Association to request that council consider contacting
the L.A. County Fire Department to secure a survey advising the cost
involved for the CIty of West Covina contracting for fire services
from them. In these times of high taxes and rising costs we are
fully aware of the problem of maintaining fire protection at a
quality level. We feel, as stated in two of the major reports to
city governments, one dated June 19721 which is::�the report of the
Fire Services Subcommittee, L.A. County Citizens Economy and
Efficiency Committee, and a more recent one dated May 1973 called
""America Burning" by the National Commission on Fire Prevention,
Washington, D.C., which was a federal survey made, stating that all
methods of providing fire service should be considered before making
any final judgment as to which method of fire service a city should
adopt.
We feel looking into the County fire pro-
tection service goes hand in hand with the council policy of
investigating fire protection methods for West:.Covina. PRivate
fire protection, such as the Scottsdale Plan was investigated first
by the council and now tri-city is being considered for possible
Wavings to the taxpayers of WEst Covina. County Fire Protection is
another avenue to be considered. And what is good Lor one city is
not necessarily the best for another. UNtil the facts are all in
and all methods are considered a true comparison cannot be made.
We are not campaigning for any one type of service, but for the
opportunity of looking at all avenues of service before council
decision is made. We feel this is not only in the best interests
of the taxpayers but also of the fire service. A responsible city
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government such as infest Covina, owes its citizens the benefit of an
indepth comparison. An intelligent decision cannot be reached unless
all available options are considered. That is my statement at this
time and if there are any questions I will be glad to answer them.
Mayor Shearer: Mr. Bahn, how would this study be conducted
and who would conduct it and what would it
cost the city?
MR. Bahn; In my contact with the County it takes from
one month to forty-five days for a survey
and this survey is made by the County. They have certain information
they request from the city but the survey is made at no cost to the
city.
Mayor Shearer•: You mentioned the County - is this made by
the county department or fire association
members?
Mr. BAhn: No, this is made by the County Fire Depart-
ment - they have personnel that do this.
AS a matter of information, I did request when I talked to the COLJnty
Chief as to the priorities here, they feel due to the political
situations they do not want to be involved in the position of coming
in and taking something over but will come in and discuss at the
request of the council. If the council sees fit, they are prepared
to come out and meet with you. gentlemen and answer any questions
about the survey or give any additional information that you might
want to know.
Councilman Tice: I am just curious to know what the
association feels would be to their benefit
by having a survey made,by the County?
Mr. Bahn: This is why.we want the survey; until the
survey is made and actually put down on
paper and comes back and*says to you this is what we will do for you,
etc., until we know exactly how.our retirement benefits fit into
this - do you go over rank for rank - exactly how it operates - until
this comes back on paper we are in the dark juat as you are. We
dont know. we are going mainly by the two surveys I indicated.
'`America Burningi, was made in 1973 by the federal government and many
of the monies coming out on grants will be based on this document.
It is a good one to read if you are interested in fire protection
and it also indicates, as my statement did, that what is good.for one
is not good for -all. It indicates in here that consolidation is an
avenue. And until the survey is made we don't know and that is why
we. are asking for a survey.
(THERE BEING NO FURTHER ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
CLOSED.)
W.C. FIRE ASSOC., Mayor Shearer: Mr. Bahn, has indicated
REQUEST that upon request from
council representatives from the County
Fire Department would appear -at a meeting such
as this and answer questions, if there are questions. The alternatives
would be to reject the request or accept it at this time.
Councilman Tice: I would like a little bit more information
before I would judge this decision myself.
I would like to know how the County
approaches this type of thing. I would like to discuss a little
further with staff.
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1 Councilman Browne; Mr. Mayor, may I make a recommendation.
I really don't know what is bringing this
on at this time inasmuch as we are going
through the tri-cities study and I would think_ until such time as that
is accepted or rejected that we should not burden staff any further
in investigating feasibility of fire services. I am not opposed to
a study by the County, however, I think our staff should investigate
and report back some facts to council as to the existing cost within
the city per man per capita and if a study such as this would be
justified. I would be willing to accept the recommendation but I
don t think we should subject the city staff to further investigations
and.questions because I know they are already burdened with the tri-
city study. Until this is transmitted to council as to the feasibility
of it, I don't think we should assume any more burden in this
..direction. AFter staff comes back with a report then I would be
receptive to -it.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor, I think Councilman Browne is
correct, it does add'a burden to staff and
we should tackle one problem at a time.
But it is a good.point to consider all points of views and when we
are finished with the tri-city study we should look into this.
Mayor Shearer: I bear some of the same concerns that have
been expressed by Councilman Browne and
Councilman Miller; however, I think the
point, that the fire association, and I amnot taking their side, I
am no't their advocate, was that for us to make a decision with regard
to tri-cities without consideration of the County might be appropriate
concurrent with and not after the fact. I am concerned with the
possibility of staff time being required and Mr. Bahn indicated staff
time would be necessary . I think that avenue could be explored by
requesting a representative of the County Fire :;Department to appear
before us and give us some idea as to what he might expect in the way
of man hours and time on the part of staff and at what level •- to help
us make up our minds. If it is a very insignificant amount of time
it night be our decision at that time to say okay we can handle both
concurrently.
I -would like to see us invite a representa-
tive from the County Fire Department to
appear at our next meeting or our first meeting in March and make
their presentation as to how they go about their study, .what they
expect from the city in the way of input and how much time it
involves. If we make that motion I think the only staff time we
would be committed to would be the preparation of a letter and I Am
sure Mr. Bahn can advise us who is the proper person to address it
to, prepare it for the Mayor's signature making that request.
Councilman Tice:
I would like some information on some of
the cities in the area now using county
service and how it is working - if this is
readily available.
Councilman Chappell: I think you will find if we make the survey
that we will find councilmen on the same
council thinking it is a good thing and
others will think it is bad. So I don't know but what that might
even be a waste of staff time at this juncture. West Covina is
an identity and a large enough city to support its own fire depart-
ment. The Mayor of Covina approached us and asked us for our
thoughts on a dual or tri-city fire situation and. we had a meeting
with their council and we decided to look into it. The timing was
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right with a couple of Fire Chiefs ready for retirement. We did not
go into this in a desperation type situation. Just a feasibility
study to see if all the cities could be compatible and could we
give the same type of service that our citizens are entitled to and
still save money. The thought is the bigger the organization the less
control the city council and staff has of that department, whether
it is sheriff, transportation, sewerage or fire. I contend the three
cities getting together might be as large as we are even interested
in - whether we want to pursue this other avenue or not I don't know,
but I am willing to consider it.
Councilman Browne: That is true, the size may defeat the
purpose, but there are also cost factors
involved. I am willing to have a feasibility
study if it doesn't cost us any money.
Motion by Councilman C to receive and file the request from
the Firem.cns; Association at this time until such time as everyone has
more time to make the study. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilman Tice to request a representative from -the County
Fire Department to comea.in and give us some idea of what we may be
embarking on; seconc.ed by Councilman Browne.
Coullcilman C'_"_appell: If we ask the county here are we basically
committing ourselves to a study?
(Council discussed; decided in the letter of request it should be
stated clearly the request is for information only to help make
the decision and %:hat when the representative is present council
comments can be very pointed at that time that we have feelings that
unless we come out with a tremendous savings, forget it. And at t1lat
.time the representative can then say Yes, even under those adverse
conditions we are willing to make the study, or we are not willing
to make a study. Councilman Miller asked if there was a possibility
that the council might receive from the county some advance informa-
tion.)
Mr Bahn: Mr. Mayor, I might clarify this point. In
the discussion I had with the County, he was
very emphatic in saying they are not prepared
to come out and give formal service of any kind at this time - we.. :just
asked would you come out and discuss with council and answer any
questions they might have in regards to the making of the survey. W e
discussed nothing to do with what the survey will say as far as figures,
etc. He said they would be happy to come out; all they requested is a
letter from the Mayor so they have a reason for being here. (Explained
further the reason for the letter.)
We are interested as firemen that all
avenues of fire protection_ be looked at and this is our only reason
for the request. As you have seen from the papers recently we have
no tie with any unions at all, this is an inhouse group of firemen
that are as informed as we are from reading surveys coming cut and
• noting there is a gradual tightening up of departments, small cities
can no longer handle fire departments as they could before. Expendi-
tures are getting too great. They are having to consolidate in many
areas. Surveys indicate this; it is a trend and we don't know that
maybe the idea of having your own fire department is a luxury that
you can`• t afford. We don't know but we know the trend is doing this
way so we are aaying.you should also consider the county. We know
this gentleman will come out and answer questions &.nd you certainly
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are not obligated if you tell him flat out that you don't want a
survey. I know in the City of LaVerne they have made two surveys and
they have not yet decided to go county, so I don t think you are
committing yourselves in anyway. At least that was my opinion after
talking to the gentleman about it.
Mayor Shearer: If the motion passes, my suggestion would be
.that we schedule a 4:30 p.m. special meeting
after finding out when he is available -
possibly.sometime stibsequent to our next meeting which we can adjourn
to tonic' -it. (Council agreed)
Motion carried.
(Mr. Aiassa asked to prepare the letter to the county expressing the
council_ s feelings and discussing possible times this gentleman could
be present.)
CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented:
INTRODUCTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA., CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
SECTION 4117 OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 4118 THEREOF,
RELATING TO GAMES OF SKILL.
Mr. Wakefield: This ordinance was prepared to take out of
the West Covina Municipal Code certain provi-
sions which prohibit pin ball machines, claw
machines and other specified types of games simply because the State
Supreme Court last summer decided in almost an idential ordinance of
the City of Leos Angeles was unconstitutional because it discriminated
against certain types of games of skill. (Explained) This would simply
bring our ordinance into conformity with the decision of the State
Supreme Court.
Mayor Shearer: I am a little confused, the heading of the
ordinance says relating to the games of
skill, but the wording in the ordinance is
games of chance. Is that the key wording here? (Mr. Wakefield
answered: that is correct.) Do I read the proposed ordinance
correctly as well as the existing ordinance, that it is all right to
sell in the City of West Covina a game of chance but you cannot operate
it?
Mr. Wakefield: That is what it says - it is simply a reten-
tion of what is in our ordinance already.
The paragraph to which you refer is a part
of our existing ordinance. So far as I know we have never had anyone,
offer the games for sale in West Covina, ir_ fact there is no similar
section in the state law and again this is probably a section that
serves no purpose and should be eliminated. I just kept it in because
it was there already.
a
Councilman Chappell: Mrs:. Mayor, a question. Are we talking about
a game from Japan that tree May Company sells
with a lot of little balls jumping up and
down - is that allowed in the home?
Mr. Wakefield: That type of game would be legal under the
ordinance as amended, it is presently pro-
hibited.
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Mayor Shearer: Is there any provision in the State LAw
that would prohibit the selling in the
state of a slot machine or roulette wheel.
Mr. Wakefield: All gambling games are prohibited, that is
the sale of them are. Mr. Mayor, I agree with
you, the second paragraph of the section in
the draft of the ordinance before you serves no useful purpose. If
council wishes it can direct it to be removed and introduce the
ordinance as changed.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to delete the second paragraph; seconded
by councilman Browne and carried.
Motion by Councilman Tice to waive further reading of said ordinance;
.seconded b,7 Councilman Chappell and carried.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to introduce the ordinance as changed;
seconded by Councilman Browne and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 5015 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO1 4329 OF THE YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMISSION RELATING TO GRADE STATUS,
QUALIFICATIONS, TERMINATIONS AND COMPENSA-
TION.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to waive further reading of said
resolution; seconded by Councilman Browne and carried.
Motion by Councilman C happell to adopt said resolution; seconded by
Councilman Miller.
Mayor Shearer: Mr. Wakefield, Item c bothers me just a
little bit.- The present ordinance, section
7, this would add subsection b, it says
individual members of the Youth Commission, members or alternates
shall be terminated as follows:'{ That is a very specific statement.
"If the following conditions are met their membership is terminated:
A - by resolution of the council; B - by resignation or death of a
member; C - by absence of two consecutive meetings of the Commission
without the formal consent of the Commission-" And now what is being
added is ;i By recommendation of the rc_.:mbership.'{ Now without being
overly legalistic does that mean that all that has to take place for
that member to be terminated is a recommendation? I read that without
any action -by council.
Mr. Wakefield: -Yhs, that is the way I interpret it and
that is the way I wrote it.
Mayor Shearer: I really donit think that was the intent
of the Youth -Commission, -that their
recommendation would terminate a member,
that they wanted to be told by the Council yes, you can recommend to
us and we will take .the action. May I ask the Chairman if that was
the intent? It wasn't your intent to automatically dismiss someone
on your recommendation? (Chairman of the Youth Commission indicated
the intent was a8 the Mayor. indicated.) Can that be reworded?
Mr. Wakefield;
council if a member or
Yes, Mr. Mayor, it would read: '1UPon
recommendation of the membership to the
city council and approval by the city
alternate demonstrates a definite lack of
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interest and participation by continually missing scheduled meetings
with no valid excuse."
Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. $015 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS OF
PROPERTY'FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to waive further reading of said resolu-
tion; seconded by Councilman Miller and carried.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to adopt said resolution; seconded by
COuncili:+i;;n Miller and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Browne, Miller, chappell, Tice, Shearer
-NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 5017 The City Attorney presented:
ADOPTED A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1277 RELATING TO THE WORK
CYCLE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN
FIFE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to waive further reading of said
resolution; seconded by Councilman Browne and carried.
Motion by Councilman Chappell to adopt said resolution; seconded by
Councilman Browne and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Browne, Miller, Chappell, Tice, Shearer
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 10:17 p.m. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING
THE COMMUNI^1Y REDEVELOPMENT MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING. COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10;35 p.in.
CITY MANAGER
McKEE MANAGEMENT Motion by Councilman Tice, seconded by
CENTER PROPOSAL Councilman Chappell to authorize the Mayor
to execute a contract with McKee Manage-
ment Center to study and submit recommenda-
tions in regard to an operations study in
the Police Department.
Councilman Miller: Mayor - is this something that is done on a
periodic basis or annual basis, or is this
a special occasion that warrants the need
at this time?
Mayor .Shearer: This is, a special occasion.and the first
time such a study is being made. The Chief
feels it would be productive to have an
outside firm look at some of the processes being done in thG depart-
ment.
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Motion carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: BROWNE,.MILLER, CHAPPELL, TICE, SHEARER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RETENTION OF LABOR Motion by Councilman Chappell to authorize
RELATIONS CONSULT- the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
ANTS contract with Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp,
labor relations consultants, total cost not
to exceed $5,000. Motion carried on roll
call vote -as -follows; AYES: BROWNE, . MILLER, CHAPPELL, TICE, SHEARER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
REQUEST TO USE Motion by Councilman Chappell to approve
ANTIQUE FIRE TRUCK the request for use of the Antique Fire
Truck in Chamber of Commerce parade to
promote CIRCUS DAYS on March 21, 22 and 23,
1975. Motion carried.
RECREATION & PARKS
DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE
EXPENSES
carried on roll call
COVINA IRRIGATING
COMPANY STOCK
Motion by Councilman Browne to authorize funds
for the attendance of one Recreation and PArk
Commissioner and the Superintendent of
Recreation and Community Services, at $175.00
each, totaling $ 350.00, for the annual
California Park and Recreation Conference
March 1-4, 1975 in San Diego, from account
744.3-49; seconded by.Councilman Miller and
vote as follows:
AYES: BROWNE, MILLER, CHAPPELL, TICE, SHEARER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Council asked how this
(Council requested to autho-,'ize staff to
negotiate the purchase of 33 shares of
Eovina Irrigating Company,stock owned by
Shriners HOspital for Cri;:::led Children;
would be the city.)
John Lippitt Mr. Mayor and members of COuncil, basically
City Engineer the city is in the water basis and right
now we have no source of guaranteed water
supply for the city. We do have a connection with the MWD and one
with the City of Covina, and this would be an additional source of
water. Thr�se shares would help guarantee a supply of water to us.
That is ,the main reason. It is actually a small amount, the total
shares is sometb.ing like 10,000. (Explained Covina Irrigating is
a mutual water company and can only sell to stockholders and at
present the city has one or two shares.)
(Mr. Aiassa stated the key advantage to the purchasing of shares
is that no one corporation or city can get them all and have master
control; being a mutual water company they do not have PUC control.
Farther . explained that the city made a mutual pact a number of
years ago with Umark that if it became necessary they will install
a line from the Covina Irrigating Company to our lines to provide
US with water and that agreement is in writing. The total 33 shares
would entitle us to so much water in cubic feet and this would
become important if water supplies became short, because in periods.
of shortages they pro rate the water by shar.esy any it the city did.
not own stock they could not sell water to the cit:;.)
Mayor Shearer: What are we talking about in price?
You must have some idea of what a share of
stock is i�rorth?
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Mr..Eliot: At -the present time the selling price of
the stock has ranged between $175 and $200 a
share. Covina Irrigating was one of the
companies in this area that was adjudi..cated stock rights in this basin.
So there is no doubt in staffs mind that the book :value of those shares
. is greater than the going price on the open market based.on the
location of the plant they have, the water line system and the water
rights they have in this basin. Again we are concerned with the fact
the Covina Irrigating Company can furnish water at a lower cost than
the MWD, and that is why we are buying water from the city of Covina
presently. At some future date we may have a connection directly
with Covina Irrigating, I think there is something like a 100 yards
distance from our line to the closest irrigating line, but it would
require building a pumping station; that would give us three
reliable sources of supply in case of shortages in the event Covina
Irrigating would not sell water to the City of Covina for shipment to
us we have -the right under our shares to get water directly from them
or in case of an earthquake or a breakage in our line it would provide
us with another source of supply. We would also have a future come
back when discussing with SUburban WAter Supply another connection with
them to provide reliability in case of a disaster in return for which
Suburban could draw water from the northern part of our water line
along Azusa Avenue if we had a direct connection with Covina Irrigating.
So that would provide a third source of supply in case of trouble in
their lines. THis all ties in with providing more protection for the
people using our water.
Councilman Tice: Don't the one share give that to us already?
Mr. ELiot: Yes, but it is not enough in time of shortage.
There is no allocation at present. If you
own one share or one thousand shares they will
sell you as much water as they have available. If there were a
shortage of water then there would be allocation depending on how
many shares you own versus the number of people being served. There
are 10,000 shares outstanding, not all shares are owned by people who
have property to irrigate. (Explained) This is not the last request
we will be coming.to you with for buying water shares as money becomes
available from our water company. We are not talking about using
General Fund money but money from the water company. We would be
coming back to you and asking for additional share purchases to try
and build up our percentage of ownership in case there were an
allocation. (Explained in further detail)
Councilman Browne: I am sure the SHriners Hospital has
circulated this same letter to evervone
` holding shares and this will be sold on a
bid basis. If we authorize you to.negotiate you will have to
come back to us before buying -.is that right?
MR. Eliot: THat is correct. The City of Covina,
SUburban Water and two or three other
individuals are actively in the market
buying shares and we have to come back to you for authorization
to purchase,
(Council discussed further with Mr. Eliot and Mr. Aiassa
Motion by Councilman CHappell to authorize negotiation of
purchase and in the meantime Council can discuss with Mr. Eliot
and Mr. Aiassa on the propriety of buying this stock. Seconded
by Councilman Browne and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: BROWNE, MILLER, CHaPPELL, SHEARER
NOES: TICE
ABSENT: NONE
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REQUEST TO USE
CITY HALL PARKING
LOT ON WEDNESDAYS
(Staff Report)
Chapter of the Drum
be accommodated if
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City Manager stated a check has been made
by staff and there seems to be no conflict
on Wednesday evenings, court is not open,
and the only users of the parking lot are
a few staff cars, which can be moved.
Council discussed, felt the West Covina
and Bugle Corps was a deserving group and should
at all possible? at least on a trial basis.
Councilman Chappell:
REPORT BY STAFF
ON.CARS PARKED
906 E• Michelle
MR. Mayor, with the understanding that this
is a trial and error situation, I move to
authorize the request on a 60 day basis to
see how it works out.
Seconded by Councilman Mliler and carried.
Mayor Shearer:
saying. I don't
available unless
with an ordinance that keeps people from
I find that kind of hard to comprehend,
Chevys to own that many.
Councilman Tice:
before Council.
I drove by the area last
Tuesday and I Can fully
appreciate what they are
know what legal recourse is
Mr. Wakefield can come up
owning at least 32 Chevrolets.
that somebody is so stuck on
Mr. Mayor, I also understand the occupants
of the house are very defiant of the people
in the area since this issue has been brought
Mayor Shearer: Not to harass them, but I think staff should
continue to keep a close look for any possible
violations; I assume Mr. Wakefield you are
still looking at the possibility of some sort of limitation on the
number of cars that can be registered at one address. (Mr. Wakefield
advised he was still looking.)
-COuncilman Browne: One of the persons present tonight spoke to
Mr. Tice and myself regarding their concerns.
Since appearing here they have been intimadated
by these people by acts against their property and flagrant remarks
made to them. When the police came out and marked the tires they said
as soon as the police car departed they went out and erased the chalk
marks off of the tires, which I would deem would be an illegal act on
the part of those individuals. I think there could be a closer
survelliance by the police. This also brings to mind that in some
areas people are parking buses on private property using them as
recreation vehicles, which are -over and beyond the size of any
recreational vehicle built and they are parking as high as three in
one yard. So I think we 'should take a look at this also. In the
:.past council has had a hands off attitude regarding the parking of
recreation vehicles in bards but when a person actually goes into the
business of purchasing a commercial bus and supposedly converts it
into a recreational vehicle and parks it on the property I think
we -should do something about it. I would hope that Council would
direct staff to possibly come up with an ordinance where we would
not tread on the toes of those people that are trying to stay within
the realm of reason in parking legal recreational vehicles. I
think this could all be accomplished by one ordinance.
1. make a motion that staff pursue a revision
to our ordinance based upon the remarks 1 just made with regard to
commercial vehicles converted to recreational use and the number_ of
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vehicles that can be parked on the property from the curb line back.
Seconded by Councilman Chappell and carried.
• Mayor Shearer: Mr. Wakefield, on the points mentioned by
Councilman Browne, when tires are marked
for illegal parking and you go out and erase
it or you move it a foot to cover it up - is that illegal and can
some action be taken?
Mr. Wakefield: We do not have an ordinance that prohibits
it but it is a conspiracy of sorts to
obstruct justice and I think the citation
is issued under the general provisions of the vehicle code rather
than through an ordinance.
Mayor Shearer: Perhaps Mr. Aiassa you could relay down
through channels to the man on the beat that
if he marks the car and it is removed to
see if it is considered a conspiracy. These people have a serious
problem. If anyone of us here had to live next door to that mess
we would not like it one bit. IF you want to know what I am talking
about just drive by 908 E. Michelle, unless it has been cleaned up
in the last week and a half, you will get a better feeling of what we
are discussing.
WEST COVINA Mr. Aiassa: I would like to recommend to
DISPOSAL CONTRACT council that the Mayor appoint
(Staff Report) two councilmen to meet with me to meet and
confer with Mr. Paul Thorsen for a review
of the contract, as requested by Mr. Thorsen.
Mayor Shearer:
The Mayor will appoint Councilman Tice and
Councilman Browne as a ad hoc committee to
sit down with Mr. Thorsen and see what
justification he has for this offer.
ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL
Motion bV.Councilman Chappell to authorize
CONFERENCE
Commissioner Hahn to attend the annual con-
ference of the California State Community/
Human Relations Commissioners in Palo Alto
at an estimated cost of $125. Seconded by
Councilman Bro�;,ne and carried on roll call
vote as follows: AYES:
BROWNE, MILLER, CHAPPELL, TICE, SHEARER
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
KEITH A. LORD LETTER
Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by
( Staff Report)'
Councilman Tice and carried, . to receive
and file letter from Keith A. Lord re
Gemini Street and SHadow Oak Drive.
SAN BERNARDINO FREEWAY Motion by Councilman Chappell that the
ANNEXATION city council ratify and approve the City
(Staff REport) Manager's filing of application to initiate
proceedings for annexation of Easterly
Annexation NO. 220 to the City of West
-Covina. Seconded by Councilman Browne
and carried.
SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS OF Mayor Shearer.: It is my understanding
SUNSET SCHOOL PROJECT that Mr.. S,ata will be
here at our next meeting to make a pre-
sentation to us. This is merely an
informational report tonight.
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Motion by Councilman Tice to receive and file; seconded by Councilman
Chappell.
Mr. Zimmerman: Mayor - if I may comment? I discussed the
meeting with Mr. Sata on February 24 and he.
said he has a conflict.
Mayor Shearer: I suggest we hold this over also to the
adjourned council meeting on Tuesday at
4:30 p.m. (Council agreed)
MAYOR REPORTS
PROCLAMATIONS There being no objections by council,
the Mayor proclaimed" NATIONAL ENGINEERS
WEEK"- February 16/22, 1975; and
``BROTHERHOOD WEEK''- February 16/22, 1975.
APPOINTMENT OF Mayor Shearer: As a result of some of the
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO comments we had this even -
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ing I am going to ask if
CITIZENS COMMITTEE there are recommendations from anyone on the
council as to additional members to be
appointed to the Community Development
Committee - if so, please present those names
to me for action. I am sure even though
the initial work of the committee is finished that it is going to be
an ongoing effort. This is only the first year. If we adopt the
proposal as present to us this evening Mr. Salazar has indicated each
year we have to go through the same process and with considerable
more money involved. So if any of you have suggestions please bring
then, forward.
SUNSET SCHOOL SITE Mayor Shearer: We are all aware that last
FACILITIES week we met with the School
Board and the Council authorized an expenditure
of $1400 on a 3 to 2 vote, as one-half of the
fee for a third appraisal. At this time I would like to bring up
another matter we held over from our last meeting and that was the
recommendation from staff authorizing Mr. Sata to proceed with Phase
II of his .proposal which would be the preliminary plans and designs
for a multi -purpose building. I said at that time I Would like to
see that aspect of this growing controversy dropped completely. If
I could have a motion to that effect it would have a second.
Councilman Browne: I would second that motion, Mr. Mayor, but
I was under the impression we put a halt
to that at our last meeting.
Mayor Shearer: We just held it in abeyance and what I
would like to see is that we take a
definitive position on it. I think we
owe it to Mr. Sata to advise him chat we are not interested
otherwise there is always the possibility of someone saying the
council has not taken a firm stand on it. My motion was to
. instruct Mr. Sata not to gear up, that we are not interested
at this time.
Councilman Chappell: I think he should have a little further
explanation -.that we are still in the
negotiating stage of buying that property
and don't throw anything away.
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Councilman Browne: Mayor - a comment relative to the SUnset
School Site meeting - I think Council sat
without the pertinent information we should
have had at the time of the meeting and I am not pointing a finger
at any one individual; however, I do think: council should be kept
fully, apprised of every phase of negotiation or briefing bythe
Mayor or City Manager relative to new ite;ns of interest that come
up on this site so we could be available for a meeting at any
time and come to a resolvement of it without having to guess.
Every bit of information that comes in should come to council in a
separate file in our weekly packet and marked Sunset School Site.
COUNCILMEN�S REPORTS/ Councilman Browne: THe Cajon Circle/
COMMENTS Hollencrest thing
we have had ongoing contact with the
students, the principal and myself, relative
to the subject matter and I have had two sessions and will be back
there again tomorrow afternoon. We are making headway, and I will
report back to council.
Councilman Miller: Mr. Mayor, I Would like to recognize the
appointment of Renee to the
County Commission of Youth, and congratulate
her on that.
One other item. I would like Council to
consider has to deal with future legislation in Sacremento dealing
with the public employees right to strike. I personally am not
in favor of. this. There are several bills up there right now, I
Talked. to Lancaster° s office today and I would aGk that council go
on record whether we are for or against it and express this to the
proper bodies in Sacramento.
MAyor Shearer: Mr. Aiassa,-can you advise us as to the
currentsttatus? ..The Mills bill has been
officially opposed by the CAlifornia
League of Cities of which we are a member - would it be appropriate
for us, assuming council does take a stand along the line
Councilman Miller has indicated, would it be appropriate now to
communicate with our legislators or wait for a more appropriate
time?
Mri-.Aiassa: I think Councilman Miller is on the right
track but just a little bit in advance.
If council would like to wait until we can
get the definite reason why they took the stand they did - I
think we will be in a better position to relate this to you at your
next meeting.
Councilman Chappell: THe board of Directors of the State
League met a week ago and formulated their
plans and their staff is lobbying to see
what they can do with it; they are opposed to several different
phases of the bill - NO. 1 - compulsory binding arbitration; and
NO.--2 - the right of the employee to strike So things are being
done but I.don't think we should let our guard down. I think we
should continue to contact our .legislators and let them know we
are really opposed to the employee striking. They have many things
granted them by law in their favor, but I - think, this is one thing
that should not be granted to them by law.
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(Mr. Aiassa advised the Mayor answers would be forthcoming at the
next meeting; this was agreeable with Councilman Miller.)
Councilman Tice: MR. Mayor, I have several things. I Would
like to recognize one of our citizens and
a former Recreation and Park Commissioner,
Joan Wilson,.who just received the layman's reward from the
Professional Parks & Recreati.en Association. She was feted at a
dinner in Montebello last week and I think she deserves recognition.
She has done an out job in'that area, not only at city
level while on the Commission but also she worked at the State and
County levels.
was passed recently have
provisions for handling
Mr. Zimmerman:
Councilman Tice:
Mr. Zimmerman:
Councilman Tice:
A question. Under the federal law which
we updated our building code to include
the handicapped, such as ramps, etc.?
Yes, Mr. Tice, we are under the Uniform
Building Code with all the regulations
that apply..
How long have they been in force now?
That I would have to check; I know they
are in force now.
There is one building over on Citrus that
has stairways but no ramps and I had
several phone calls on it.
Mr. Zimmerman: YEs, we are aware of that; we have also
received calls with regard to that.
Councilman Tice: I would also like to mention that next
Saturday night, February 15th, at the
Bainbridge Club, the city will be
celebrating its 52nd birthday. If anyone can attend it will
help to celebrate our birthday. (Read a publicity article with
regard to the event.)
One other item, which I would like council
to consider in the future. When I first came on council I made
mention of establishing a Citizens Advisory Committee - perhaps
running for 3 to 6 months, to be composed of anywhere from 7 to
to members, not necessarily all senior citizens but made up of
the ethnic balance of our city, to study the needs of senior
citizens five, ten and twenty years from now in the areas of
transportation, recreation, medical facilities, state and federal
assistance that the city may help in and community involvement.
I think some of this information could be valuable input for the
General Plan. I Am not asking for action tonight but only that
Council consider it, perhaps in the next several weeks when we
have more time available we might be able to do something on this.
Councilman Chappell: Last June,. -,as you may remember, the
_ Committee of Mayors elected myself to
feel.the unexpired term of OScar Yeager
to LAFCO. This term is now up for a -full term and the election
will be held at the March 6th meeting. I.would request the
support of my fellow councilmen in endorsing me so our Mayor
will vote for me when he goes to that meeting, or the alternate,
and in that case a letter will be needed for the alternate vote..
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Motion by Mayor Shearer that the alterna--.,� be allowed to vote for
himself; seconded by Councilman Browne
Councilman Chappell: I have sent out letters to all of. the
Mayors and the City Manager has made some
contacts, and if anyone of my fellow
Councilmen know personally any of the Mayors I would appreciate
your asking for their vote. I do not know if I Will have
opposition this time or not. The contract cities submitted a
candidate last time, I do not know if they will this time.
Motion carried.
DEMANDS Motion by Councilman Chappell to approve
demands totalling $2121377.11 as listed
on demand sheet B655a through B656a,
C140 through C142 and C869a. Seconded by Councilman Tice and
carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: BROWNE, MILLER, CHAPPELL, TICE, SHEARER_
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
LETTER FROM CITY (Mr. Aiassa explained the letter received
OF COVIN?S RE by the City from the City Clerk of Covina
DEANNEXATION pertaining to deannexation of a piece of
property which lies in West Covina, and :.._cr
fe.quested that Council receive and have
city staff make a full report to council at their next meeting.)
So moved by Councilman Chappell, seconded
by Councilman Tice and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Motion by Councilman Chappell, seconded by
Councilman Tice and carried, at 11:35 p.m.
to adjourn meeting to February 18, 1975 at
4:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
MAYOR